2016-2017 Academic Catalog 
    
    Apr 27, 2024  
2016-2017 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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FSS 175 - Introduction to Family Support



3.0 Credits
Introductory course to principle and practices of family support. Emphasis to create partnerships with families; explore and apply concepts of empowerment to personal experiences and work environments, demonstrate knowledge and skills in family support. Field study. S/U grade option. Prerequisite
Corequisite


Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Identify best practices of family support principles and premises.
  2. Articulate how families support programs differ from and can interact with traditional human services.
  3. Identify key services that can be found in family support programs.
  4. Analyze the continuum of family support services ranging from prevention to intervention.
  5. Describe the processes used to establish mutually respectful relationships with families.
  6. Identify the cross cultural communication skills needed by a family support practitioner.
  7. Review formal and informal assessment activities and strategies to measure specific needs of families.
  8. Identify policies and laws that support the healthy development of families and their dependents.



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